Also, wouldn’t such parametres as current draw / current required from a tube within a circuit affect sonics of a tube <= minimum: ie, “how hard a tube has to work” [ non-EE ruminating here] ?
Yup. And how the tube is used in the circuit would be a factor as well. I would imagine ('cause I'm a non-EE too) that the output of the tube has less influence in a hybrid design (Vali 2, Lyr 3, etc.) than it would in an amp that amplifies via tubes only.
I have been running 6sn7 primarily since I got my vali 2 but intrigued by the 12au7. Is it worth getting an adapter and venturing down this rabbit hole as well?
I have been running 6sn7 primarily since I got my vali 2 but intrigued by the 12au7. Is it worth getting an adapter and venturing down this rabbit hole as well?
Yes it is. As you go down this particular rabbit hole, you will find an intercontinental rabbit tunnel system that connects all these rabbit holes around the globe. The British definitely have things right in calling the London subway the ‘Tube’...
Yes it is. As you go down this particular rabbit hole, you will find an intercontinental rabbit tunnel system that connects all these rabbit holes around the globe. The British definitely have things right in calling the London subway the ‘Tube’...
Instead of tube rolling, I have a tube storing question…
What do you guys do with boxless tubes? I've just been wrapping mine with bubblewrap and keeping them in a plastic container
<edit> forgot to mention: the first rule of porn-fi… never talk about porn-fi
Instead of tube rolling, I have a tube storing question…
What do you guys do with boxless tubes? I've just been wrapping mine with bubblewrap and keeping them in a plastic container
<edit> forgot to mention: the first rule of porn-fi… never talk about porn-fi
Instead of tube rolling, I have a tube storing question…
What do you guys do with boxless tubes? I've just been wrapping mine with bubblewrap and keeping them in a plastic container
<edit> forgot to mention: the first rule of porn-fi… never talk about porn-fi
Not if you buy a bunch of them. More seriously, I've seen people use the cardboard core from empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls. Seems they'd be about the right diameter for a 6SN7 or other straight bottle octal.
I usually add some boxes every now and then when I'm ordering other things, so the shipping doesn't really stand out. Antique Electronics is like a Toys 'R' Us, except with way cooler toys.
Not if you buy a bunch of them. More seriously, I've seen people use the cardboard core from empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls. Seems they'd be about the right diameter for a 6SN7 or other straight bottle octal.
I usually add some boxes every now and then when I'm ordering other things, so the shipping doesn't really stand out. Antique Electronics is like a Toys 'R' Us, except with way cooler toys.
Yes and all subject to availability. What is your budget limit per tube? Dealers such as Upscale Audio have high quality selection with much tube knowledge and charge more.
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More seriously, I've seen people use the cardboard core from empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls. Seems they'd be about the right diameter for a 6SN7 or other straight bottle octal. 
